Honda tuner Mugen releases bodykit for next-gen Civic

UPDATE, September 15: Honda tuner Mugen has released more dynamic shots of its new bodykit and trim package for the upcoming Civic, with the black highlights contrasting against the white body.

The new Civic is set to arrive in Australia towards the end of 2021, although this could be impacted by the global semiconductor shortage, which is delaying production for other manufacturers.

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August 9: The 11th generation Honda Civic may not yet have a performance variant, but this hasn't stopped the company's in-house tuner from making some alterations to the new model.

Mugen is best known for being Honda's official performance division, providing mechanical and visual upgrades to its range of vehicles over the years – although none of its hotted-up hatchbacks have ever officially arrived locally.

Off the back of the new Civic's launch earlier this year, the Japanese team has tweaked the exterior of the next-gen hatchback, including; a new bodykit with front and side skirts, a revised lower rear bumper and a low-set rear spoiler – all in black which contrasts nicely against the white paint as shown.

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The Mugen-fettled Civic also features 18-inch wheels as an upgrade from the standard car's 17-inch rims, teaming up with dark trim highlights around the windows to give a stronger, sharper appearance on the road.

In the process of reprofiling the lower section of the rear bumper, Mugen has removed the trapezoid-shaped exhaust tips in place of more traditional oval outlets, providing a visual difference to go with the car's upgraded sports exhaust.

Set to launch in Australia later this year, the new Honda Civic will be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder VTEC petrol engine, producing 134kW and 240Nm – a 7kW/20Nm increase over the outgoing Civic VTi-L which is also powered by a 1.5-litre turbo unit.

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